3 Ninjas Movies: Release Order

1992 - 19984 Films6h 7m2.7 Average

The 3 Ninjas series consists of four family martial arts comedies released throughout the 1990s. Each film follows brothers Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum as they spend their summer with Grandpa Mori, who trains them in ninjutsu, leading to various adventures where they must use their ninja skills against different villains.

The original film was a surprise box office hit, earning $29 million on a modest budget and inspiring three sequels of declining quality and success. Interestingly, the third film 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up was actually shot in 1992 immediately after the first film but wasn't released until 1995 due to distribution issues, which explains why the cast changes between films can seem confusing. Each movie tells a standalone story with only loose continuity between them.

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Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order

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3 Ninjas poster

3 Ninjas

19921h 36m3
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Cast: Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power, Rand Kingsley

Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!

FamilyActionAdventureComedy
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3 Ninjas Kick Back poster

3 Ninjas Kick Back

19941h 33m2.9
Director: Charles T. Kanganis
Cast: Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Max Elliott Slade, Sean Fox, J. Evan Bonifant, Caroline Junko King

During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

FamilyAdventureActionComedy
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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up poster

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

19951h 25m2.4
Director: Shin Sang-ok
Cast: Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Charles Napier, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is destroying the Indian community. However the town is owned by the rich man and he controls the police and even the mayor. They must fight a motorcycle gang and renegade cowboys in this non-stop ninja adventure.

FamilyAdventureActionComedy
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain poster

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

19981h 33m2.3
Director: Sean McNamara
Cast: Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Mathew Botuchis, Hulk Hogan, Loni Anderson, Jim Varney

Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by evil Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom. Kids and retired TV star Dave Dragon, who made his farewell appearance at the park at the time the ninjas appeared, have to break Medusa's vicious plans.

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